# Dusclops - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Dusclops in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Dusclops)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Dusclops
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Trick Room**: 99.248%
- **Night Shade**: 74.927%
- **Taunt**: 65.544%
- **Destiny Bond**: 63.186%
- **Pain Split**: 23.509%
- **Protect**: 15.725%
- **Toxic**: 12.452%
- **Haze**: 9.573%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 8.337%
- **Ice Punch**: 6.151%

## Common Abilities
- **Frisk**: 98.073%
- **Pressure**: 1.927%

## Common Items
- **Ghostium Z**: 63.954%
- **Eviolite**: 36.035%
- **Other**: 0.011%

## Common Teammates
- **Mawile-Mega**: 75.348%
- **Snorlax**: 65.203%
- **Musharna**: 62.153%
- **Persian-Alola**: 61.212%
- **Lucario**: 31.520%
- **Mimikyu**: 21.973%

## FAQ for Dusclops in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Dusclops?
The most common moves for Dusclops are Trick Room, Night Shade, Taunt, Destiny Bond. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Dusclops?
Dusclops is frequently paired with Mawile-Mega, Snorlax, Musharna, Persian-Alola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Dusclops?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Dusclops?
The top build for Dusclops features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/156/0/100/0`. This configuration accounts for 65.266% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Dusclops?
Dusclops is most effectively run with the ability **Frisk** (98.073%) and the item **Ghostium Z** (63.954%).

### What is the most common role for Dusclops?
Based on common item usage (Ghostium Z), Dusclops often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Dusclops?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 25 |
| **BST** | **455** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Dusclops on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Dusclops) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Dusclops
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*